The robot was designed by the
Students at Tehran University. The humanoid robot has overall appearance which
is based on that of the human body. Sourena
is 1.6 meters (5.2 ft) tall and weighs around 60 kilograms.

The Iranian robot was
introduced during a ceremony in Tehran. As the curtains went up, Sourena
appeared and walked forward. He waved to the audience, and looked to the left
and right before stopping. He then talked to the crowd.

During the ceremony, the
Minister of Industry and the financial backers of the project signed a birth
certificate for Sourena.

Walking with the help of infrared radiation and remote control, speaking in
predicted sentences and, moving of head and hands were made possible for the
robot during the first phase of the project.

The Iranian robot, Sourena will be able to take steps, climb stairs and later
on, he will be programmed to hear and see objects.